Recent Blog Posts
The Role of the Amicus in Divorce
A amicus (“friend of the court”) is an individual that represents another’s best interest during litigation. Amicuses are most frequently used in family court to represent the interests of a minor during divorces and custody suits. The amicus in Texas is usually a lawyer, but whose practice has an emphasis on children. An amicus… Read More »
Divorce and STDs
Cheating is a hard and often fatal blow to families, establishing mistrust and placing strains on future co-parent relationships. Unfortunately, infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. There are additional considerations attached to infidelity that can make the situation even more unfortunate. One of these situations is if your former spouse knowingly… Read More »
What are the details of joint custody?
When parents decide on divorce, questions regarding custody cannot be put on the backburner. Instead, all matters involving a child or children need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Joint custody is common, as this gives both parents the opportunity to make decisions about how the child is raised. With joint legal custody,… Read More »
Fathers’ rights: The many points of consideration
It is a common belief that family courts always favor the mother. While this may be the way seems thing, it is anything but the truth. The court will always do whatever is in the best interest of the child. There is a lot to learn about fathers’ rights, including how this fits into… Read More »
Asset protection during the divorce process
It is not uncommon for a person to be worried about what will happen to one’s assets during divorce. Some people are afraid they will lose everything to their former spouse, thus leaving them in a difficult position. As a result, they opt to stick with the marriage because they don’t know what the… Read More »
What happens to credit card debt if you go through divorce?
During your marriage, you will accumulate assets with your partner. At the same time, you may also accumulate debt. For some couples, there is more debt than assets. If you decide to move forward with divorce, it won’t be long before you consider the property division process. While your assets are split among both… Read More »
The steps to resolve a complex marital estate
Are you going through divorce? Are you dealing with a complex marital estate that is putting many challenges in your way? If you find yourself in this position, you don’t have the time to wait around and hope for the best. Seeking the best result means taking the right steps at the right time…. Read More »
You don’t have to stand for parental alienation
When you hear the phrase “Parental Alienation Syndrome” what comes to mind? No matter how you look at it, this is not a good thing. It is something that can negatively impact both parents, as well as the child. This is nothing more than a situation in which one parent displays behavior to a… Read More »
Child custody mediation is often the best answer
When it comes to questions regarding child custody, it is hard to make all the right decisions. This is particularly true when child custody and divorce are intertwined. While you always have the right to go to court in an attempt to find an answer to your child custody problems, there is another idea… Read More »
Do you know how to ask for a divorce?
A divorce is not something to take lightly. This is a big decision that will impact you and your family in many ways. While you may not want to move forward with a divorce, there could come a time when you have no other option. If this happens, it is important that you answer… Read More »
